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Big Beer ‘Corntroversy’ Case Dismissed in A-B’s Favor

Big Beer ‘Corntroversy’ Case Dismissed in A-B’s Favor

A judge has ruled in favor of Anheuser-Busch InBev and dismissed the deceptive advertising lawsuit Molson Coors (then-MillerCoors) filed against the world’s largest beer manufacturer over its 2019 Super Bowl campaign.

Last Call: Athletic Brewing Now B-Corp Certified; Minnesota Growler Bill Passes House

Last Call: Athletic Brewing Now B-Corp Certified; Minnesota Growler Bill Passes House

Athletic Achieves B-Corp Status Non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing Company has achieved Certified B Corporation status, which the organization says means a “business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.” “Being able to identify as a B… Read more »

Seismic Takes Antitrust Case Against DBI, Reyes to Federal Court, Alleges Attempt to Maintain California Beer Distribution Monopoly

Seismic Takes Antitrust Case Against DBI, Reyes to Federal Court, Alleges Attempt to Maintain California Beer Distribution Monopoly

After a state court largely rejected its claims earlier this year, Seismic Brewing Company has now filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against DBI Beverage, Reyes Holdings and Reyes subsidiary Harbor Distributing, alleging the beer distributor attempted to maintain a monopoly of California’s beer distribution market.

Last Call: Sycamore Brewing Accuses Stone of Trademark Infringement; Laurelwood Brewing Acquires Assets from Ninkasi Brewing

Last Call: Sycamore Brewing Accuses Stone of Trademark Infringement; Laurelwood Brewing Acquires Assets from Ninkasi Brewing

Two weeks after a jury sided with Stone Brewing in its trial against Molson Coors, the Escondido, California-headquartered craft brewer is tangled in another trademark infringement lawsuit – this time as the defendant. The founders of Laurelwood Brewing have bought back the distribution and brand rights of the Portland, Oregon-based company from Eugene, Oregon-based Ninkasi Brewing, The Oregonian reported Wednesday.